Gas tank tampering leaves Schaghticoke man in sticky situation

State Police arrested a 70-year-old Schaghticoke man for allegedly pouring maple syrup into the gas tank of a woman’s car.

Henry F. Crobok has been charged with criminal mischief, menacing, resisting arrest and possession of a weapon after witnesses told police they say Crobok pouring maple syrup into a car’s gas tank.

One neighbor on Main Street confronted the man, a struggle ensued and Crobok brandished a knife. When troopers arrived at the scene, the man was waving a 20-inch metal pipe. The man also allegedly resisted arrest.

Crobok was arraigned before Schaghticoke Town Judge Thomas and taken to Rensselaer County Jail. No word on if it was Mrs. Butterworth’s or real New York state maple syrup.